Various Storms & Saints

by Florence And The Machine
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And the air was full

of (Fmaj7)var ious storms and saints

pa rad ing in the streets

as the (Dm)banks be gan to break.

And I’m in the (Am)throes

of it,

(Dm)some where in the bel ly of the beast.

But you took your toll

on me;

so I (Dm)gave my self o ver will ing (Em7)ly.

You got a hold

on me;

I don’t know how I don’t just stand out side and (Em7)scream.

I am (Dm)teach ing my self how to be free.

The mon u ment of a (Am)mem o ry, you tear it down in your head.

Don’t make the moun tain your en e my; get out, get up there it’s in stead.

your hands.

You saw the stars out in front of you, too tempt ing seems not to touch.

But e ven though it be shocked you, some thing’s e (Am7)lec tric in your blood.

And peo ple just un (Am)tie

them selves,

un curl ing life (G)lines.

If you could just for (Am)give

your

(G)self...

(Am7)But still you stum ble; your feet give way.

Out side, the world seems a vi ’lent place.

But you had to have him, (Em)and so you did.

Some things you let go in or der to live,

while all a round you the build ings sway.

You sing it out loud: “Who made us this way?”

I know you’re bleed ing, but you’ll be o kay.

Hold on to your heart, and you’ll keep it safe.

Hold on to your heart,

don’t give it a way.

You’ll find a roof top to (Am)sing o from, or find a hall way to dance.

You don’t need no edge to cling e from; your heart is there, it’s in in your hands.

You know it seems like for ev er; you, I know it seems not an age.

But one day, this will be o ver; I swear it’s (Am7)not so far a way.

And peo ple just un (Am)tie

them selves,

un curl ing life (G)lines.

If you could just for (Am)give

your

(G)self...

(Am7)But still you stum ble; your feet give way.

Out side, the world seems a vi ’lent place.

But you had to have him, (Em)and so you did.

Some things you let go in or der to live,

while all a round you the build ings sway.

You sing it out loud: “Who made us this way?”

I know you’re bleed ing, but you’ll be o kay.

Hold on to your heart, and you’ll keep it safe.

Hold on to your heart,

don’t give it a way.

on to your heart.

Various Storms & Saints — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Various Storms & Saints" by Florence And The Machine in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of A. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 96 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Various Storms & Saints

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Various Storms & Saints"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature A. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Various Storms & Saints" by Florence And The Machine played in?
Various Storms & Saints is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Various Storms & Saints"?
The arrangement plays at 96 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Various Storms & Saints" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Various Storms & Saints"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Various Storms & Saints"?
"Various Storms & Saints" was originally performed by Florence And The Machine. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Various Storms & Saints"?
This arrangement uses 14 chords: A7, Am, Am7, Apow, Dm, Dm7, Dsus2, E, +6 more.
What other songs by Florence And The Machine can I play here?
Try "DELILAH", "HOW BIG, HOW BLUE, HOW BEAUTIFUL", "SHAKE IT OUT". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Various Storms & Saints" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature A, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 96 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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